Infections

Goldilocks Immunity, Part 2
March 25, 2021
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Stephen Schmitz, MD, MPH, a family physician and co-founder of Supplement Safety Solutions which monitors the safety of products made by CV Sciences. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: What exactly does it mean when it says a vaccine is 95% effective?
March 24, 2021
Got your vaccine? Guess who'll give you a free donut!; A critique of Dr. Hoffman's vaccine article--Which Vaccine Should I Take?; I have to take acid-reducing medication for a year. What can I do to protect my bones?; B6 found to be helpful in keeping cytokine storm at bay in Covid-19; What exactly does it mean when it says a vaccine is 95% effective? Click HERE for part 2.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show For March 20, Part 1
March 22, 2021
CDC changes social distancing recommendations for schools—what’s behind the decision to make it three feet instead of six? New studies shed light on whether school kids are “superspreaders”; Good news: COVID-19 reinfections are rare, and immunity is long-lasting; Are “vaccine passports” on the way? The “quick and the dead”—COVID-19 more likely to catch up to slow-walkers; That second shot—why does it pack such a wallop? FACT CHECK: Do new vaccines permanently alter human DNA? Can taking certain supplements help prep you for the vaccine? Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show For March 20, Part 2

Shrinking penises, vanishing sperm, flagging libido—do environmental pollutants threaten humans’ ability to reproduce? Testimonial: Eating well really DOES make a difference; Strattera for ADHD—can it make you more irritable? New, potent antiviral pills poised to arrive to tame COVID-19 by years-end; Repurposing cheap, old drugs for COVID-19: anti-leprosy medication and progesterone; Zapping coronavirus with ultrasound? The surprising link between anxiety and inflammation; Ongoing research probes role for vitamin D in fighting COVID-19; CBD shows potential for pain management; Silicon Valley startup based on poop analysis incurs SEC investigation for fraud. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Effects of Daylight Savings Time
March 17, 2021
Effects of daylight savings time; Off-label use of certain drugs may be helpful in treating Covid-19; Is EGCG helpful for cancer prevention?; Where can I get more information on prostate health?; What do you think of nebulized hydrogen peroxide for treating respiratory infections?; Could serrapeptase help dissolve plaque in arteries? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: World Obesity Day
March 10, 2021
World Obesity Day -- Covid-19 and obesity; Would anything useful be learned about the effectiveness of the vaccine by having a covid antibody test after the jab?; Concern about covid-19 long hauler's syndrome; What can I take to prevent further outbreaks of basal cell carcinoma? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Pre-Emphysema

Could daily oral EDTA supplementation be helpful to prevent the progression of pre-emphysema?; Some dopamine supplements use wild green oat extract instead of mucuna. Any advantage to that?; What is the best olive oil to use?; How important is MK4 in a vitamin K supplement. Isn't MK7 enough?; According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, we'll have herd immunity by April. What say you? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 6, Part 1
March 8, 2021
Of 2.5 million COVID-19 deaths recorded worldwide, 2.2 million were in countries where more than half the population were overweight; Honoring a woman nutrition pioneer for Women’s History Month; “Fact-checkers” censor social media content that challenges prevailing medical narrative; Is “zero risk” attainable? Fatigue persists after ablation for atrial fibrillation. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for March 6, Part 2

Neanderthals unfairly dissed after new findings prove they were capable of language and speech; Stone Agers' brains were bigger than ours; The B vitamin that might forestall COVID-19 cytokine storm; Beets vs. hypertension; Do isolated bouts of “white coat” hypertension necessitate meds? Can low white blood cell counts after chemo be restored? High glycemic index diets conclusively linked to heart risk; Despite many new drug approvals, breakthrough cancer drugs confer minimal survival benefits; Vitamin D found to reduce metastatic cancer, prevent deaths; Amid lockdown, populace deprived of health benefits of “forest bathing." Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Oral and Respiratory Hygiene for the Prevention of Viral Infections, Part 1
March 2, 2021
While the nose is where 90% of infections enter the body...the mouth is the number two spot where infection enters. There is a correlation between oral care and systemic health. Alzheimer’s, heart disease, diabetes, and even Covid...all are higher in people that have poor oral hygiene. Nathan Jones, CEO and Founder of Xlear, Inc., the xylitol-product-based company, explains the reason for this is that poor oral hygiene leads to inflammation and, when the mouth is inflamed, more bacteria and viruses pass through the tissue and get into the bloodstream. Studies show that xylitol blocks both bacterial and viral adhesion. For 50 yrs we have known that xylitol prevents tooth decay but now on top of that, we understand how it also helps with our current health crisis. BREAKING NEWS: Government of Dominican Republic authorizes new study of Xlear for prevention of viral infections; Research demonstrates periodontal disease dramatically increases risk of serious Covid outcomes; Major journal calls for research on virucidal strategies for nasal passages; Capsaicin from chili eases sinus symptoms; How respiratory hygiene can counteract inhaled subway air contaminants; Obstacles to communicating truthful, practical science-based health information. Click HERE for part 2.